Grief and Loss

The inevitable part of life is that we will experience loss of life. No matter how often it happens, we may experience surprise, confusion and disbelief. Each time is different and the way we respond is different.

In my personal opinion, the most important thing is that you allow yourself to grieve; whatever that may look like for you. Active grieving is healthy.

No two people grieve alike and not one grieving process goes in order of stages. You may experience anger or being tearful and you may not. You may laugh and you may not. You may lose your appetite and you may not.

Be aware of your patterns and make sure that you are allowing the process to happen in whatever order that is. Emotions are better out than in.

If you are in a state of shock; so be it. If you are experiencing what you may consider to be "unusual " or "strange" behaviors, it may just be how you grieve.

Once, after a loss, I would say, "see you later" to a photo of the person each time I left the house. If I forgot, I would open the door to make sure that I did. That passed, but it was my own way of grieving. In this very moment of grieving, I'm leaving a light on and sleeping with the television on; which is something I don't normally do. I have my own, new pattern for bedtime.

I highly recommend the book in the image. I am not gaining anything by sharing it nor am I a promoter of it. It helped me in the past tremendously and I've purchased it for quite a few people that it has helped as well.

Grieve in your own way. Don't let anyone tell you how you should be grieving. If you feel that you are having extreme difficulty and some of your behaviors are causing problems for you, please consider reaching out to a certified grief counselor.

Remember to grieve.

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